Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic G6
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G7 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the ZS100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS100
G7 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G7
ZS100 | G7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | May 2015 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS100
G7 | ZS100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 and the ZS100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS100 is 71 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS100.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-05-19 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 9.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) | 312 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $700 |